W. S. Gilbert
English dramatist, poet and illustrator (1836–1911)
W. S. Gilbert was born on November 18, 1836 in London and died on May 29, 1911 in Grim's Dyke, aged 74. Recorded occupations: writer, poet, playwright, librettist, illustrator and screenwriter. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Fields of work: drama, prose, opera libretto and opéra comique. Educated at King's College London and Great Ealing School. Honours include Knight Bachelor. Member of Gilbert and Sullivan.
- Born
- November 18, 1836 · London
- Died
- May 29, 1911 · Grim's Dyke
- Age at death
- 74
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupations
- writer, poet, playwright, librettist, illustrator, screenwriter
- Education
- King's College London, Great Ealing School
- Honours
- Knight Bachelor
- Wikipedia editions
- 37 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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